NEW ORLEANS — One person is dead and another is still in the hospital after a pair of shootings in New Orleans Friday night.
The homicide occurred in the 3000 block of Eagle Street around 7:30. Officers arrived to the scene and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the body. He was taken to the hospital via EMS, where he later died from his injuries.
The second shooting occurred at the intersection of North Miro and Clouet Streets. Police found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the body. His current condition is unknown.
NOPD officials labeled the killing a homicide, which means investigators with the police department's homicide unit will lead the efforts into finding out what happened.
As NOPD homicide investigators continue looking for clues at the scene and talking to people who may have known, seen or heard anything to find out who killed the victim, how and why, the investigation is far from over, but police said they're willing to hear from people with information.
Anyone willing to share any information about either shooting that can help police in the investigation can call CrimeStoppers at 504.822.1111 or toll-free 1.877.903.7867
After an autopsy, the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will release the victim's name and the official cause of death but not before getting in touch with the victim's family.
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